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ARGILLACEOUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Resembling or containing clay

Example:

argillaceous rocks

Synonyms:

argillaceous; clayey

Classified under:

Adjectives

Antonym:

arenaceous (resembling or containing or abounding in sand; or growing in sandy areas)

Derivation:

argil (a white clay (especially a white clay used by potters))

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